App Feature
Grubhub: Food Delivery lets you browse and order from hundreds of thousands of local and national restaurants, groceries, and more with real-time tracking, multiple payment options (credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Amazon Pay, gift cards), and customer support. It highlights $0 delivery and service fees on $50+ restaurant orders, optional Grubhub+ membership for extra perks, ratings/reviews, order history, and a price-match-style Grubhub Guarantee.
Verdict
Verdict: A top-tier delivery app with strong restaurant selection and compelling fee savings on larger orders, though fees and perks may be less appealing for light users.
Who is it for
Best for:
- Frequent delivery customers or families placing $50+ orders to leverage waived fees
- Users who value broad restaurant coverage, real-time tracking, and flexible payments
- Deal seekers considering Grubhub+ for recurring orders and exclusive offers
Not ideal for:
- Occasional users sensitive to any fees on smaller orders
- Those who expect robust map/GPS features beyond basic order tracking
- Users relying on long-lived reward points (given reported expirations)
Real-world User Experience
Users like it:
Consistently easy to use and fast; wide selection of quality restaurants; service fees often lower than some competitors; convenient for travel and everyday use; reliable deliveries with helpful filtering and order history.
Users complain about:
Delivery/service fees can still spike on some orders; one user wanted better GPS-like features; reward points can expire; premium membership benefits feel worthwhile mainly for frequent orders.
Is it Worth Paying For?
The app is free to use. Grubhub+ is optional at $9.99/month with unlimited $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders, plus exclusive offers. It’s worth it if you order multiple times per month or place larger orders; otherwise, the free tier (especially with $0 fees on $50+ restaurant orders) is sufficient.
How it Compares to Alternatives
Compared to DoorDash/Uber Eats, Grubhub stands out with $0 delivery and service fees on $50+ restaurant orders and a broad mix of national chains and local spots. Several users cite lower service fees than competitors on equivalent orders. However, competitors may offer stronger location features in-app for some users, and rewards/program nuances vary; Grubhub’s points can expire and its membership is best for frequent customers.
Summary
Grubhub: Food Delivery delivers a polished ordering experience with a massive restaurant network, flexible payments, and reliable real-time tracking. The headline value is strong: $0 delivery and service fees on $50+ restaurant orders reduce checkout surprises for families, group orders, and frequent users, and Grubhub+ can amplify savings if you order often. While some users note variable fees on smaller orders, occasional desires for enhanced GPS features, and expiring rewards, overall satisfaction is high thanks to ease of use, speed, and selection. If you order regularly or tend to place bigger carts, Grubhub is an excellent pick; if you only order occasionally, the free tier still works well—just keep an eye on fees and promos.





